Fluke Versiv Series - Chapter 10: Use the Visual Fault Locator

To Next Page

To Previous Page

Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling

Autotest in Loopback Mode

275

GPU131.EPS

Figure 117. Connections for Loopback Mode

(1 Jumper Reference, Multimode Fiber)

Test

reference

cord

WCaution

Do not disconnect the

output ( ) after you set

the reference.

When you use the EF-TRCs,

DO NOT use other

mandrels.

Fiber

Fiber Test

Reference

TRC Verification

*Use the EF-TRCs only with multimode modules.

Main Page

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1 Get Acquainted37
- Overview of Features37
- Versiv 2 Compatibility38
- Contact Fluke Networks38
- Register Your Product39
- Additional Resources39
- Supplements and Updated Manuals39
- Symbols40
- Main Unit Connectors, Keys, and Leds49
- Main Tester as a Remote49
- AC Adapter and Battery53
- Verify Operation58
- How to Use the Touchscreen58
- The HOME Screen61
- How to Enter Text64
- Set User Preferences66
- How to Install a Strap69
- How to Remove or Install a Module70
- About Linkware Applications72
Chapter 2 Get Started73
- Tutorial: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling73
- Tutorial: Certify Fiber Optic Cabling79
- Tutorial: Do a Bi-Directional Smartloop Test88
- Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results97
- Options for Cable Ids100
- About Projects104
- About Linkware Live104
Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling105
- Overview of the DSX Cableanalyzer Modules105
- DSX Cableanalyzer Connectors, Keys, and Leds106
- About Link Interface Adapters110
  - How to Prevent Damage to the Adapter Cables110
- Adapters for DSX-8000 and DSX-5000 Modules112
- The DSX Cableanalyzer Home Screen114
- Make Sure Your Tester Is Ready to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling117
- Set the Reference118
- Settings for Twisted Pair Tests120
- How to Do an Autotest126
- Bad Patch Cord" Message131
- How to Certify Patch Cords131
- Twisted Pair Autotest Results132
- Frequency-Domain Results147
- DIAGNOSTIC and FAULT INFO Tabs186
- About Db Rules186
  - Db Rule188
  - 67 Db Rule for ACR-F and PS ACR-F189
- How to Use the Tone Generator191
- How to Use the Talk Function193
- Long-Range Communication Mode (DSX-5000)194
- About the Axtalk Analyzer Kit194
Chapter 4 Test Twisted Pair through a Poe Device (DSX-5000)195
- How to Turn on the AC Wire Map Test195
- When to Keep the AC Wire Map Test off196
- How to Do an Autotest through a Poe Device196
- AC Wire Map Results198
Chapter 5 Certify Coaxial Cabling201
- Set the Reference for Coaxial Tests201
- Settings for Coaxial Tests203
- How to Do an Autotest205
- Coaxial Autotest Results208
- About Splitters215
- Tests Without a Remote216
- Continuous Tests219
Chapter 6 Diagnose Copper Test Failures221
- Fault Information221
  - Types and Order of Faults Reported222
  - When the FAULT INFO Tab Does Not Show223
- Causes of Twisted Pair Test Failures223
- Causes of Coaxial Test Failures228
- The HDTDR Analyzer230
- The HDTDX Analyzer236
- How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the HDTDR and HDTDX Plot240
Chapter 7 Clean Fiber Endfaces243
- Always Clean Endfaces before Tests243
- How to Use a Fluke Networks Quick Clean Cleaner246
- How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent248
Chapter 8 Inspect Fiber Endfaces251
- Connectors, Keys, and Leds252
- The Home Screen for Fiberinspector Tests254
- Settings for Fiberinspector Tests256
- How to Do the Fiberinspector Test258
- Use the Probe When You Set a Reference263
- Automatic Analysis of Scratches and Defects263
- Fiber Tests with Two Main Testers267
Chapter 9 Certify Fiber Cabling269
- Overview of the Certifiber Pro Optical Loss Test Set Modules269
- Certifiber Pro Connectors, Keys, and Leds270
- How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters275
- The Home Screen for Certifiber Pro Modules277
- Requirements for Reliable Fiber Test Results280
  - About the Reference for Fiber Tests281
  - About Test Reference Cords and Mandrels283
- Settings for Loss/Length Tests on Fiber288
- Loss/Length Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit288
- About 1 Jumper Reference Connections294
- Autotest in Smart Remote Mode296
- Autotest in Loopback Mode309
- Autotest in Far End Source Mode316
- Bi-Directional Tests326
- How to Use the Talk Function329
Chapter 10 The Power Meter and Light Source331
- How to Monitor Power and Loss331
- How to Control the Light Source335
  - Use the Display to Control the Main Tester's Light Source336
  - Use the Module's Button to Control the Light Source336
Chapter 11 The Optifiber Pro OTDR Module339
- Overview of the OTDR Module339
- Optifiber Pro Connectors, Keys, and Leds340
- How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters343
- The Home Screen for Optifiber Pro Modules344
- Settings for OTDR Tests346
- OTDR Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit355
- About Launch and Tail Cords356
- OTDR Port Connection Quality368
- How to Do an OTDR Test370
- OTDR Results374
- How to Do Bi-Directional Tests on Single Fibers404
  - How to Do Bi-Directional Tests for All Ids in a Set405
- Real Time Trace407
  - How to Quickly Try Different OTDR Settings in Real Time Trace Mode410
- The Smartloop Test412
  - How to Do an Auto Smartloop Test414
    - Set up Smartloop Launch Compensation414
    - Do the Smartloop Test416
  - Smartloop Results418
- Bi-Directional Smartloop Tests419
- The Faultmap Test427
  - How to Do the Faultmap Test428
  - Faultmap Screen431
Chapter 12 The Optifiber Pro HDR OTDR Module433
- Overview of the HDR OTDR Module433
- Optifiber Pro HDR Connectors, Keys, and Leds434
- How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters437
- The Home Screen for Optifiber Pro HDR OTDR Modules438
- About PON OTDR Tests440
- Settings for HDR OTDR Tests441
- OTDR Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit451
- About Launch and Tail Cords for OSP Links452
- OTDR Port Connection Quality454
- How to Do an HDR OTDR Test456
- HDR OTDR Results461
- How to Quickly Change OTDR Settings after a Test482
- Real Time Trace491
  - How to Quickly Try Different HDR OTDR Settings in Real Time Trace Mode494
- The Faultmap Test496
  - How to Do the Faultmap Test497
  - Faultmap Screen500
- The Smartloop Test502
  - How to Do an Auto Smartloop Test504
    - Set up Smartloop Launch Compensation504
    - Do the Smartloop Test506
  - Smartloop Results508
- Bi-Directional Smartloop Tests509
Chapter 13 OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions517
- Overview of Features517
- How to Edit a Loss Event517
- How to Use the Span Function521
Chapter 14 The Visual Fault Locator527
- Visual Fault Locator Applications527
- How to Use the VFL528
Chapter 15 Diagnose Problems in Fiber Links531
- Common Causes of Problems in Fiber Links531
- Causes of Loss/Length Test Failures532
- Causes of OTDR Test Failures534
Chapter 16 Manage Test Results539
- View Saved Results539
- How to Add a Result to a Saved Result543
- How to Replace a Saved Result that Failed544
- Delete, Rename, and Move Results545
- Manage Results on a Flash Drive546
- Upload Results to a PC547
- Memory Capacity549
- View the Memory Status550
- About Linkware Live550
Chapter 17 Use Projects551
- Why Use Projects551
- Tutorial: Make a New Project552
- Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests with a Cableanalyzer Module568
- Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests with Optifiber Pro and Certifiber Pro Modules571
- How to Change Settings as You Use a Project577
- How to Make ID Sets584
- How to Manage Projects589
- About Linkware Live591
Chapter 18 Sync Projects with Linkware ™ Live593
- Sign up for a Linkware Live Account593
- How to See the Tester's MAC Address594
- Use Linkware Live through a Wired Ethernet Network594
- Use Linkware Live through a Wi-Fi Network595
- When You Cannot Sync a Deleted Project599
- Change the Network Settings599
- About the Asset Management Service602
- Sign Your Tester out of Linkware Live602
  - Sign in to Linkware Live from a Desktop or Mobile Device602
  - Import Projects from Linkware Live into Linkware PC603
- For more Information on Linkware Live603
Chapter 19 Custom Media and Test Limits605
- Make a Custom Copper Cable Type605
- Change the NVP606
- Make a Custom Outlet Configuration608
- Make a Custom Fiber Type609
- About the Index of Refraction612
- Make a Custom Fiber Test Limit613
Chapter 20 Maintenance621
- Verify Operation621
- Clean the Tester622
- Clean the FI-1000 Video Probe622
- See Information about the Tester623
- Update the Software625
- Extend the Life of the Battery631
- Store the Tester631
- Remove the Battery631
- Replace the Tip on a DSX-PLA004 Connector632
- Traceable Calibration Period633
- If the Tester Does Not Operate as Usual634
- Before You Send a Main Tester to a Service Center634
- Options and Accessories636
Chapter 21 Specifications637
- Environmental and Regulatory Specifications637
- Power639
- DSX-8000 Cableanalyzer Module Specifications639
  - DSX-8000 Times for a Full, 2-Way Autotest639
  - DSX-8000 Module: Tests and Frequencies Supported640
    - Twisted Pair Cabling640
    - Coaxial Cabling (Optional DSX-CHA003 Coaxial Adapters Required)640
  - DSX-8000 Standard Link Interface Adapters640
    - DSX-CHA804 Cat 8/Class I Channel Adapters640
    - DSX-PLA804 Cat 8/Class I Permanent Link Adapters640
  - DSX-8000 Measurement Accuracy641
- DSX-5000 Cableanalyzer Module Specifications645
  - DSX-5000 Times for a Full, 2-Way Autotest645
  - DSX-5000 Module: Tests and Frequencies Supported646
    - Twisted Pair Cabling646
    - Coaxial Cabling (Optional DSX-CHA003 Coaxial Adapters Required)646
  - DSX-5000 Standard Link Interface Adapters646
    - DSX-CHA004 Class E a Channel Adapters646
    - DSX-PLA004 Class E Permanent Link Adapters646
  - DSX-5000 Long-Range Communication Mode646
  - DSX-5000 Measurement Accuracy647
- DSX Series Module Specifications650
  - DSX Series Adapter and Module Compatibility650
  - Length of Twisted Pair Cabling651
  - Propagation Delay651
  - Delay Skew652
  - DC Loop Resistance652
  - DC Resistance Unbalance652
  - HDTDX Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 M (328 Ft)652
  - HDTDR Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 M (328 Ft)653
  - Characteristic Impedance653
  - Tone Generator653
  - Input Protection653
  - DSX-CHA003 Coaxial Adapter654
- Certifiber Pro OLTS Module Specifications655
  - Certifiber Pro Power Meter Specifications655
  - Certifiber Pro OLTS Loss/Length Specifications656
- Optifiber Pro OTDR Module Specifications658
  - Optifiber Pro Datacenter OTDR Specifications661
- Optifiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Specifications662
  - Optifiber Pro HDR Datacenter OTDR Specifications665
- Visual Fault Locator665
- 1000 Video Probe666
- Traceable Calibration Period666
- Internal Memory Capacity for Test Results667
- USB Flash Drive667
- Serial Interfaces668
- RJ45 Connector on the Main Unit668
- Headset Jack668
- Display668
- Wi-Fi Connectivity670
  - Versiv670
  - Versiv 2 Wireless Radio670
- Weights671
- Dimensions671
Appendix A Tests on Long Fiber Links with the Optifiber Pro673
- Make a Custom Fiber Type, if Necessary673
- Use a Launch Cord of the Correct Type673
- Use a Launch Cord of the Correct Length674
- Use a Launch Cord that Has the Correct674
- Connectors674
- Use the Correct Test Limit675
- For Tests on OSP Links675
Appendix B Reference Method Names677
Appendix C Reference Methods for Fiber Cabling679
- Introduction679
- Jumper Reference680
- Jumper Reference682
- Jumper Reference684
- Modified 1 Jumper Reference686

Fluke Versiv Series - Chapter 10: Use the Visual Fault Locator

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Fluke Versiv Series

Related product manuals